As the owner of a small family restaurant, how many times a week do you hear customers moan when they realize you dont accept credit cards? Sure the local customers think your policy is quaint but they know better than to enter your eatery without cash in their pocket. More and more people are going cashless and the businesses that dont catch up may find themselves off the menu.If this is the type of small family restaurant you run and youre...more
When it comes to merchant accounts, some wireless business owners will sign up with the cheapest service provider they can find. Others wont settle for anything less than the company with the newest and flashiest technology. But smart wireless business owners shop around until they locate the most cost-effective merchant services provider that best fits their companys needs.If you want to make an intelligent decision about which credit card...more
Small business owners have to make a large number of important decisions. What type of product line or service offerings will you provide? In what media will you advertise your company? Where will your headquarters be? How many workers must you hire?But arguably the most important choice you must make is which forms of payment you will accept. If you wish to allow your customers to use credit cards, then you must obtain a merchant services account in order to authenticate and process these transactions. This will require some planning as well as additional expenses. So is having a merchant account really worth it for your small business?Not so long ago, many small businesses were able to operate seamlessly without securing merchant accounts. Consumers only turned to credit cards for major purchases, and used cash or personal checks for almost all of their everyday transactions.But in the 21st century, the spending habits of buyers have drastically changed. Credit cards are quickly becoming the payment method of choice for many consumers. One big reason is the incentives being offered by credit card companies, including cash back awards and points programs, which cardholders can...more
With the right product or service, even the little guy can take on his competitors and win. But in order to compete against the big guys, the small business owner needs to be able to offer customers the same conveniences other merchants are offering. One of the biggest conveniences you can offer your customers? Accepting credit card payments. And...more
If youve recently started a small business and are thinking of ways to take it to the next level, chances are youve heard of merchant accounts. Merchant accounts provide an immediate dose of convenience for your customers because they allow you to process credit and debit cards for payments. Credit cards are practically ubiquitous in todays...more
Managing a hotel of any size is a lot of work. From the largest chain of exclusive high-rise resorts to a brand new three-room bed and breakfast, every hotel faces its own series of challenges.One thing that all hotels cant allow is for the competition to get a leg up on them. In this industry it is imperative that you take advantage of every opportunity out there. Every hotel of any size can grow their profits and their customer base dramatically by signing up for a merchant services account.A merchant account is set up for businesses so that they can accept and process credit cards in person, over the phone, and on the Internet. Once the card is processed the transaction goes through a series of stages and the money is eventually transferred into the businesss checking account in about two or three days.Having a merchant account may seem like a no-brainer for people who have been in the industry a long time, but for those who are just starting a smaller hotel or bed and breakfast, the idea of processing credit cards can seem overwhelming.If you are thinking about getting a merchant account (and if you are in the hotel industry you absolutely should be), there are a few things you...more
If your hotel business could use a healthy injection of business, a merchant account could be the solution that keeps you well ahead of the competition. Merchant accounts, in simple terms, allow businesses to accept and process credit cards as...more
This short term loans are available with different terms and rates, so it is important to do a little extensive research and find the best deal. You can avail these loans instead of having any kind of credit history. And, this scheme came as relief...more
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The best advertising is free: word-of-mouth advertising. It is passed on by clients who know you and your work, have worn it and recommend it. It is the kind of advertising that your good reputation gets. As the saying goes - the client is always...more
International conference calls and business collaboration can take several forms including traditional audio-only conference calls as well as Web conferencing and video conferencing. Which type of teleconference is the right type? It depends on your...more